We totally dig Basie's work from the mid 60s! He was working with Quincy Jones at the time – and Quince laid down some very soulful arrangements that used the best jazz elements of the Basie group to turn out some great pop instrumental tracks with a very groovy sound. This album's a ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Tri-color stereo pressing. Vinyl plays with a click on the first track on side 2 – but the rest is NM- Cover has light wear & aging.)
With Freddie Greene on guitar, George Duvivier on bass, Eddie Shaughnessy on drums, Roy Eldridge on trumpet, Al Grey and Billy Byers on trombone, and Eddie Lockjaw Davis on tenor sax. (Jazz) LP, Vinyl record album
(Black label stereo pressing. Cover has light ringwear, some heavy wear at the top seam, light blemishes in front, and spotty aging and round sticker in back.)
Count Basie & His Orchestra —
Basie Meets Bond ... LP United Artists, Late 60s. Very Good+ ...
$6.99
An excellent gimmick from the United Artists label – a way of mixing their strong run of 60s soundtrack hits with the world of jazz – thanks to Count Basie and his group taking on a whole host of themes from the successful James Bond films! Count Basie brings a soulful swing to the ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo pressing. Back cover has a small stain and the paste-on is unglued on the top seam.)
Count Basie/Lambert, Hendricks & Ross/Joe Williams —
Basie In Person ... LP Natural Organic, Early 60s. Very Good+ ...
$2.99
A sharp-edged session of tremendous trumpet and tenor interplay – served up by the legendary quintet of Gianni Basso and Oscar Valdambrini! The album's got a sound that's as hip as it looks – a great approach to 50s modern jazz, done in a style that's equally influenced by west coast ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Super-heavy vinyl reissue from Dejavu – in a wonderful cover, and beautifully done!)
Bassolino —
Citta Futura ... LP Serie Pegaso (Italy), 2024. New Copy ...
$22.9926.99
A jazzy group, but one that's not straight jazz either – as they work with a strongly rhythmic vibe that's somewhere between classic fusion and some of the contemporary sounds we love on Schema Records – maybe no surprise as this combo also hails from the Italian scene as well! There's ... (New Grooves) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Stunning soul from the great Joe Bataan – a really groundbreaking mix of modes that's right up there with the best of the Spanish Harlem scene of the late 60s! The album is Joe Bataan's debut for the Fania Records label – and the start of an incendiary run of Latin classics that ... (Latin) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Les Baxter —
Sacred Idol ... LP Capitol, 1960. Near Mint- ...
$43.9949.99
A real standout set from the end of Les Baxter's run at Capitol Records – originally scored for a film that was never released, but a great set of tracks that more than stands strongly on its own! The theme here is a Mexican/Latin American one – explored by Baxter with his trademark ... (Now Sound) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Original rainbow label stereo pressing. Includes the Capitol Full Dimensional Stereo inner sleeve, with some aging a bit of pen. Cover has light aging, some ringwear in back, and small seam splits.)
A repackaged version of the album Que Mango – a later album, but one that still features Les doing some great Latiny bits – heading up the 101 Strings ensemble, for a sweeping and groovy kind of sound! The whole album's very similar to some of Les' Capitol work from the early 60s, but ... (Now Sound) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Quad-Spectrum pressing. Cover has some ring and edge wear.)
Les Baxter/Mike Curb/The 13th Power —
Wild In The Streets ... LP Tower, 1968. Very Good- Gatefold ...
$1.99
Hilarious! This is the soundtrack to a goofy late 60s shocker film about the time when hippies and young folks would take over America. Les Baxter handled the musical score for the film, but the real treat is the schlocky rock tracks – written by Barry Mann and Cynthia Weil, with ... (Soundtracks) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear, spot of clear tape on the top & bottom seams.)
With Tim Shea on banjo, Peter Vrionides on tuba, Barry Miller on drums, Charlie Martin on trumpet, and Jack London on trombone. (Jazz) LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover is bent a bit at the top right corner.)
Be Bop Deluxe —
Axe Victim ... LP EMI/Harvest, Mid 70s. Very Good Gatefold ...
$6.99
The amazing debut of Be Bop Deluxe – a record that's made up of all sorts of familiar parts, yet somehow really manages to set itself apart as a whole! The young Bill Nelson is at the top of his game here – a hell of a guitarist, which we sometimes forget in his later work – and ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(UK pressing. Cover is wavy with wear and patchy peel spotting, some clear tape on the bottom, edge & surface wear.)
The "air" here might well refer to the charged atmosphere in the arena during the live show that makes up this set from Be Bop Deluxe – a nice summation of everything that Bill Nelson and the group had done on their studio classics from the mid 70s, maybe stripped-down here a bit ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Black vinyl pressing. Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has a cutout hole, some ring and edge wear, and bent corners.)
Be Bop Deluxe —
Modern Music ... LP EMI/Harvest, 1976. Near Mint- ...
$3.995.99
Acoustic folk affair through most of the album, but includes the funky Rhodes driven "Voodoo Woman" at the very end! (Folk/Country) LP, Vinyl record album
(Still sealed, with lighty bumped corners.)
Beach Boys —
15 Big Ones ... LP Brother/Reprise, 1976. Near Mint- Gatefold ...
$4.99
Repackaging of the Beach Boys' installment in Capitol's hot rod-themed Shut Down series – the first edition of which was devoted to a host of different artists! It's clear that even in this setting, The Beach Boys have way more to offer than just a few gimmicky car songs – as the ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Green label Capitol reissue pressing. Cover has a split spine and light wear.)
Beach Boys —
Spirit Of America ... LP Capitol, Early/Mid 60s. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ...
Just Sold Out!
Beach Boys —
Stack O Tracks ... LP Capitol, 1968. Very Good+ Gatefold ...
$33.9944.99
Beach Boys karaoke – or kind of a "music minus one" album – but whatever the case, the set's a pretty unique outing in the field of 60s pop! The record's exactly what the title promises – a "stack o tracks" from the group's earlier records – rhythm parts ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Rainbow label Duophonic stereo pressing. Includes booklet! Cover has a bit of marker.)
Modern Records sessions by Jimmy Beasley – done for the famous LA label, but all recorded in Beasley's home town of New Orleans – with a very raw, early Crescent City vibe! Many of these cuts were done with the group of Dave Bartholomew at Cosimo's Studios – and they're filled ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
The game changing Def Jam classic – and possibly the greatest album by the Beastie Boys – even though they'd grow up a whole lot after this! Profane party anthems galore, and the Beasties would distance themselves from much of the attitude of this album, making their career arc from ... (Hip Hop) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Pure brilliance from start to finish – especially the second side of the record, which has a continuous run of tunes that's very unique – and still completely sublime all these many years later! The album shows the fracturing ideas of the group, but crafted together with a unity you ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(2019 stereo mix – by Giles Martin and Sam Okell.)
The Beatles at their late best – on a self-titled set that's been long immortalized as The White Album! The White Album capped offed a period of intense creativity for the band, with a double set that's as freewheeling as anything they'd ever release. It's got raw rockers with wry lyricism, ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(2018 Giles Martin stereo mix – on 180 gram vinyl!)
An unusual album issued by Vee Jay Records – the original home of The Beatles in the US! This one doesn't have music, but interview passages from their 1964 tour – plus some scoring from Lou Adler, and percussion from Hal Blaine! (Rock) LP, Vinyl record album
(Sealed – seems to be a 70s pressing. The lower corner of the cover has waviness and faint staining, with an open spot on the shrink.)
A bittersweet farewell from The Beatles – a record that definitely shows the fracturing unity of the group, with lots of near-solo moments – but a set that also makes us really wonder what they'd have done with all this genius, had they managed to hold it together! There's great hints ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Mid 90s Capitol C1-46447 reissue, still sealed in clean shrink.)
A bittersweet farewell from The Beatles – a record that definitely shows the fracturing unity of the group, with lots of near-solo moments – but a set that also makes us really wonder what they'd have done with all this genius, had they managed to hold it together! There's great hints ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Special edition – with new mixes by Giles Martin and Sam Okell!)
Titles include "This Boy", "Don't Bother Me", "Little Child", "Not A Second Time", "I Wanna Be Your Man", and "I Want To Hold Your Hand". (Rock) LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono rainbow label pressing, with 3 BMI credits. Cover has clear tape on the spine & bottom seam, edge & surface wear, name in pen, light staining on the back.)
Maybe our favorite Beatles album ever – a key set that bridges the catchiness of the early years and the sharper ideas of later albums – with a slightly sinister undercurrent that really keeps things fresh! The album's got some great early psych in spots, offset with wonderfully mature ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(180 gram pressing, with 2009 stereo remaster – and 14 tracks in all!)
A landmark leaping-off point for The Beatles – and a record that really paved the way for countless new ideas to come! The mix of catchy pop and freer ideas here is really wonderful – tunes that introduce a whole new mature world in mainstream music – yet manage to have all the ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(180 gram vinyl, nice and heavy – and from the 2009 stereo remasters.)
Hard to deny the lasting power of this crucial album from The Beatles – a set that unleashed some of their trippiest sounds and most tender moments too! The mix of wit and honesty is wonderful – and the sonic range is dynamic as the archetypal cover image – a package that's had ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo rainbow label pressing. Cover has some edge wear with small splits, some surface wear, name in marker.)
An unusual collection of early work by The Beau Brummels – pre-Warner material recorded for Autumn, but on a record issued by the Vault label! There's a great sense of jangle-pop throughout – a slight twang that would later unfold in different ways in Bradley's Barn, but which here ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo pressing. Cover has light wear, some aging, and splitting in the bottom seam.)
Not what you might expect when shopping for African music – unique electronic sounds from Cameroon musician Francis Bebey – as heavy on keyboards as other 70s work is on guitar! There's still plenty of acoustic elements in the mix though, too – lots of earthy percussion at the ... (Global Grooves) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Totally cool, totally amazing music from the enigmatic Francis Bebey – a contemporary on the early 80s African scene of William Onyeabor, and an equally experimental artists! Bebey used a fair bit of electronics, but often with sounds that had acoustic roots – in this case, the ultra ... (Global Grooves) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A rare French album of funky fusion from drummer Daniel Bechet – dedicated to his father, the famous saxophonist Sidney Bechet – yet served up in a style that's nothing at all like the elder's musical legacy! Instead, Daniel works here in a warm blend of guitars and keyboards, ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Sidney Bechet —
Inedits Vol 1 ... LP Nec Plus Ultra (France), 1939. Sealed ...
$14.99
(60s mono black label pressing. Cover has some ringwear and lightly bent corners.)
Sidney Bechet/Bix Beiderbecke/Jelly Roll Morton/King Oliver & Others —
Early Jazz Greats ... LP Jazztone, 1920s/1930s. Near Mint- ...
$3.99
Titles include "Wild Man Blues" by Sidney Bechet, "Blue Washboard Stomp" by Johnny Dodds, "Apologies" by Mezz Mezzrow, "Glad Rag Doll" by Earl Hines, and more! (Jazz) LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has clear tape on the top left corner and light wear.)
Vintage recordings with Billy Kyle, Rex Stewart, Barney Bigard, Carmen Mastren, and Wellman Braud. (Jazz) LP, Vinyl record album
(Mid 60s red & yellow label pressing. Cover has light wear and aging, some gloss separation at the spine, partially unglued seams, and is bent a bit at the bottom right corner.)
A mighty fresh debut from Domi and JD Beck – a duo who mix together keyboards and drums at a level that channels lots of styles from the global underground of the past decade or so, but with a jazzier sort of warmth, and a nicely soulful current throughout! The pair first got attention on a ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Titles include "El Becko", "The Golden Road", "The Final Peace", "Space Boogie", and "You Never Know". (Rock) LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing in the textured cover. Includes the printed inner sleeve.)
Jeff Beck —
Wired ... LP Epic, 1976. Near Mint- ...
$9.99
Titles include "Blue Wind", "Goodbye Pork Pie Hat", "Play With Me", "Love Is Green", "Head For Backstage Pass", and "Come Dancing". (Rock) LP, Vinyl record album
A crowning moment of genius from trumpeter Harry Beckett – a musician who's graced a heck of a lot of records over the years, but who really knocks it out of the park with this amazing early session as a leader! Harry's work on flugelhorn is worth the price of admission alone – bold, ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(A wonderful pressing – heavy vinyl, and a flipback cover just like the original record! New mastering from the original tapes by Gearbox, and a bonus insert of notes.)
David Bedford & Ursula Le Guin —
Rigel 9 ... LP Charisma (UK), 1985. Very Good+ ...
$13.99
Soaring disco work from Celi Bee – one of the flashiest divas of the late 70s club years! The style here is a bit more straightforward and soulful than some of Celi's other work – especially her campy "Superman" hit – and the tracks often mix a strong bassy undercurrent ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Includes the hits "Tragedy", "Too Much Heaven", and "Love You Inside Out". (Rock) LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve.)
Bee Gees, Tavares, Yvonne Elliman, & Others —
Saturday Night Fever ... LP RSO, 1977. Very Good 2LP Gatefold ...
Just Sold Out!
Yes, it was a mega-hit – and yes, it was one of those records that everyone who lived through the 70s seemed to own at one time – but after all these decades, you can't deny the power of the Saturday Night Fever soundtrack – especially for the way that it mixed club soul classics ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeves. Cover has light surface wear.)
(Mono rainbow label pressing. Cover has some yellowing from age, with radio station stamps, notes in pen, and a small peeled spot in back. Labels have a radio station stamp.)
(Light blue label stereo pressing in the textured cover, with some ring and edge wear, yellowing from age, and some light smudges and small blemishes.)
One of the few albums ever recorded by pianist Charles Bell – a fresh-voiced modernist who flourished briefly on the recording scene at the beginning of the 60s, when he recorded great records for Columbia and Atlantic, plus this little gem for the smaller Gateway label! The set's a live one ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Original mono pressing. Cover has light wear and split top and bottom seams.)
A real breakthrough record for Belle & Sebastian, and the record that introduced the term "Arab strap" to most of the world at the time! The set's got a focus and polish that really has them coming together – easily challenging some of the bigger British names in pop from the ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(On super cool "clear blue" colored vinyl – with bonus art print!)
A strangely wonderful Latin set with a very drum-heavy approach! Cuban percussionist Walfredo plays in a large group with Louie Belson on the regular kit and "moog drum" – and the rest of the group features strong Latin players like Francisco Aguabella, Clare Fischer, Emil Richards ... (Latin) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Early 90s OJC pressing, still sealed with review sticker.)
Drummer Louis Bellson grooves it nice and hard in this excellent session from his early 50s Verve years! The record kicks off with the tremendous "Skin Deep" title cut – a number that features Louis really going to town in an extended drum solo that must be one of the longest ever ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Yellow label Norgran pressing, with trumpeter logo and deep groove! Cover has some light wear and some tape on the seams – vinyl is nice!)
Louis Bellson —
Thunderbird ... LP Impulse, 1963. Near Mint- Gatefold ...
$5.997.99
Duke Ellington's drummer from the 50's leads a thunderous octet that includes Harry Edison on trumpet, Sam Most on alto, and Jim Cook on tenor. Bellson's drums are out front, and he kicks the group nice and hard through tracks like "Thunderbird", "Nails", "No More ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Sublime work by a singer who should have dominated the 60s – had he not left this planet in an auto accident early in his short career! Jesse is wonderful here – getting even more coolness and class on RCA than he did in an indie setting – with help from the groups of Shorty ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Mid 80s German pressing in a barcode cover, with a cut corner and Best Buy Series sticker.)
One of Jorge Ben's greatest albums – a groundbreaking blend of samba and soul that forever went onto transform the face of Brazilian music! The record works off the groove set down by Jorge's earlier hit "Mas Que Nada" (which appears on another LP), and takes the blend of bossa, ... (Brazil) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
The start of an amazing legacy in Brazilian music – and a record that really lives up to its title! Jorge Ben completely reinvents the samba here – and comes up with his own new groove in the process – by blending sharp acoustic guitar lines with rootsy percussion – all at ... (Brazil) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Jorge Ben —
Silencio No Brooklin ... LP Rozenblit/Audio Clarity (UK), 1967. New Copy (reissue)...
$22.9926.99
A fantastic early album from Jorge Ben – and one that's also a bit obscure, given that it was one of the few that he didn't cut for Philips Records during the first decade of his career! The album's one of Jorge's most upbeat, most lively – with the kind of ebullient mix of samba and ... (Brazil) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo pressing, still sealed, with a price code sticker in back. Cover has a small stereo sticker under the shrink.)
Lakecia Benjamin —
Phoenix ... LP Whirlwind, 2023. New Copy 2LP Gatefold ...
$36.9938.99
Lakecia Benjamin has become one of the most unique saxophonists in jazz over the course of her past few records – an artist who can hit deeply spiritual tones when she wants to, but one who's also got a strong sense of soul – able to mix inspirations from the farther reaches with some ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A really heady record from British drummer Brian Bennett – an artist known for both jazz and funky sound library work – here stretching out in a mode that really fits the image on the cover! The tunes are longer than some of Bennett's earlier sound library material – almost a mix ... (Sound Library) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(First US vinyl release – on limited black and blue swirled vinyl!)